Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)

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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский) was a Russian-Armenian painter, celebrated for his mastery in depicting seascapes. Born in 1817 in Feodosia, Crimea, Aivazovsky became one of the most renowned Russian artists of his time, with a career spanning over 60 years during which he created more than 6,000 paintings. His work is characterized by a profound understanding of the play of light on water, capturing the essence of the sea like no other artist of his era.

Aivazovsky's paintings stand out for their dramatic intensity and the emotional depth they evoke. He was particularly adept at illustrating the sea's many moods, from calm, serene waters to tumultuous storms. His ability to depict light, whether it be the tranquil glow of the moon on the water's surface or the fierce blaze of the sun setting over the ocean, was unparalleled. Among his most celebrated works are "The Ninth Wave" and "Among the Waves," both of which showcase his skill in portraying the sea's power and beauty. These masterpieces can be found in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, including the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg and the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

For collectors and experts in the realms of art and antiques, Aivazovsky's oeuvre represents a pinnacle of romantic landscape painting. His works are not only aesthetically magnificent but also embody a rich cultural and historical narrative, making them highly sought after in the art market. If you are passionate about the fusion of culture, art, and history embodied in painting, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky's works are a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and its many faces.

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Date and place of birt:29 july 1817, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:2 may 1900, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Marine painter, Painter
Art school / group:Cimmerian school, Society of Russian Watercolorists
Genre:Military art, Landscape painting, Marine art
Art style:Realism, Romanticism
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Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
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Gevork Vartanovich Kotyants (1909 - 1996)
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Pyotr Zakharovich Zakharov-Chechenets (1816 - 1846)
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Yuriy Sobolev (1928 - 2002)
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Maksim Karlovich Kantor (1957)
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Evgeniya Alexandrovna Lang (1890 - 1973)
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Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky (1770 - 1852)
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Fyodor Mikhailovich Slavyansky (1817 - 1876)
Fyodor Mikhailovich Slavyansky
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Dmitry Konstantinovich Sveshnikov (1912 - 1997)
Dmitry Konstantinovich Sveshnikov
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Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre (1880 - 1923)
Lidia Ivanovna Arionescu-Baillayre
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Peter Ivanovich Kotov (1889 - 1953)
Peter Ivanovich Kotov
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Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky (1804 - 1889)
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Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov (1910 - 1972)
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Karl Gussow (1843 - 1907)
Karl Gussow
1843 - 1907
Léon Haus (XIX century - ?)
Léon Haus
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Nikolaus Störtenbecker (1940)
Nikolaus Störtenbecker
1940
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich (1841 - 1895)
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich
1841 - 1895
Hans Schmidt (1877 - 1958)
Hans Schmidt
1877 - 1958
Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat (1833 - 1922)
Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat
1833 - 1922
Felix Kreutzer (1835 - 1875)
Felix Kreutzer
1835 - 1875
August Fink (1846 - 1916)
August Fink
1846 - 1916
Filippo Bartolini (1861 - 1908)
Filippo Bartolini
1861 - 1908
Willy Moralt (1884 - 1947)
Willy Moralt
1884 - 1947
Ascan Lutteroth (1842 - 1923)
Ascan Lutteroth
1842 - 1923
Carl Wilhelm Hübner (1814 - 1879)
Carl Wilhelm Hübner
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Frank Buchser (1828 - 1890)
Frank Buchser
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George Harvey (1806 - 1876)
George Harvey
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Jakob Samuel Beck (1715 - 1788)
Jakob Samuel Beck
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